James 1:5-8 (CJB) Now if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all generously and without reproach; and it will be given to him. But let him ask in trust, doubting nothing; for the doubter is like a wave in the sea being tossed and driven by the wind. Indeed […]
Salome, Mother of the Zebedees Her name means: “Peace” Her character: A devoted follower of Yeshua (Jesus), whose husband ran a fishing business, she shared the common misconception that the Messiah would drive out the Romans and establish a literal kingdom in Palestine. Her name was probably Salome. Her sorrow: To have stood with other […]
Go and Do Thou Likewise Remember, as a priest of the Most High God, you are speaking the blessing of His Word over people in order to bring His blessing upon them. As an ambassador of the King of Kings, you are speaking the King’s language to communicate on His behalf. We can never be […]
2 Corinthians 5:16-21 (CJB) So from now on, we do not look at anyone from a worldly viewpoint. Even if we once regarded the Messiah from a worldly viewpoint, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is united with the Messiah, he is a new creation — the old has passed; look, what has […]
Mary of Bethany Her name means: “Bitterness” Her character: Mary appears to have been a single woman, totally devoted to Yeshua (Jesus). The gospel portrays her, by way of contrast with her sister, Martha, as a woman of few words. As Yeshua neared the time of his triumphal entry into Jerusalem prior to Passover, she […]
Isaiah 1:15-18 (CJB) “When you spread out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you; no matter how much you pray, I won’t be listening; because your hands are covered with blood. “Wash yourselves clean! Get your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing evil, learn to do good! Seek justice, relieve the […]
Blessings for Healing & Long Life We all desire health and longevity, for our loved ones and for ourselves. We belong to the One who created us and has the power to heal. Our heavenly Father is the giver of life. The woman with the issue of blood knew that if she merely touched the […]
Blessings of Comfort May the angel of the Lord encamp all around you and deliver you because you fear God (Ps. 34:7, NKJV). Behold, Yehovah God is your salvation, may you trust in Him and not be afraid; for the Lord God is your strength and song, and He has become your salvation. Therefore may […]
John 16:1-7 (CJB) “I have told you these things so that you won’t be caught by surprise. They will ban you from the synagogue; in fact, the time will come when anyone who kills you will think he is serving Yehovah God! They will do these things because they have understood neither the Father nor […]
Martha Her name means: “Lady” (the feminine form of “Lord”) Her character: Active and pragmatic, she seemed never at a loss for words. Though Yeshua (Jesus) chastened her for allowing herself to become worried and upset by small things, she remained his close friend and follower. Her sorrow: To have waited, seemingly in vain, for Yeshua to […]